HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Whole wheat pasta and lots of fresh broccoli add a little wholesomeness to this classically indulgent comfort food.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper
8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
½ cup fine dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
  • Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to the saucepan and set aside.
  • Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter in a large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta and broccoli and stir until well combined.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the buttery bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until bubbly and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Raysa JannatunR
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I'm going to make this for my next dinner party.


Darshan Kumar
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This looks delicious!


Melissa Marchioni
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


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Yum!


Muhammad Salman
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This mac and cheese casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids.


IReapz Ecx
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I've made this mac and cheese casserole several times and it's always delicious. It's a great recipe for a potluck or family gathering.


Mostafa Mahmoud
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This is my favorite mac and cheese casserole recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sohail Kiani
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I love this mac and cheese casserole! It's so cheesy and creamy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


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This mac and cheese casserole is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to comfort food recipe.


ViperX Gacha Studios
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this casserole changed my mind! It was so delicious and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Mary Damico
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This is the best mac and cheese casserole I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Viking Operator
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I made this mac and cheese casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saidur Rahman92
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This mac and cheese casserole was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.